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Schedule for Friday, January 22, 2021 Senate Schedule
January 21, 2021 06:22 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Friday, January 22, 2021. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #1, Lloyd James Austin, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Defense. There will be up to 10 minutes of debate followed by a vote on confirmation of the Austin nomination. We also hope to vote on confirmation of the Yellen and Blinken nominations this week. Friday, January 22nd at approximately 10:30am - …
Wrap Up for Thursday, January 21, 2021 Wrap Up
January 21, 2021 06:21 PMRoll Call Votes 1. Passage of H.R.335, Austin nomination waiver; passed: 69-27. No additional Legislative Business No Executive …
Roll call vote: Passage of DoD appointment waiver bill Votes
January 21, 2021 06:19 PM4:24pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on passage of H.R.335, to provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.Passed: …
Roll call vote: Confirmation of the Haines nomination Votes
January 20, 2021 07:27 PM6:23pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Avril D. Haines, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence.Confirmed: …
Schedule for Thursday, January 21, 2021 Senate Schedule
January 20, 2021 07:25 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 12:00 noon on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Roll call votes are possible during Thursday’s …
Wrap Up for Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Wrap Up
January 20, 2021 07:22 PMRoll Call Votes1. Confirmation of the nomination of Avril D. Haines, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence; confirmed: 84-10. Legislative BusinessAdopted the following resolutions:S.Res.6, electing Patrick J. Leahy, a Senator from the State of Vermont, to be President pro tempore of the United States Senate.S.Res.7, expressing the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Chuck Grassley for his service as President pro tempore of the United States Senate and to …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Wrap Up
January 19, 2021 04:12 PMNo Roll Call Votes Legislative BusinessAdopted S.Res.5, honoring the memory of Officer Brian David Sicknick of the United States Capitol Police for his selfless acts of heroism on the grounds of the United Sates Capitol on January 6, 2021. Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.13: To establish an advisory committee to make recommendations on improvements to the security, integrity, and administration of Federal elections. (Scott (SC)) …
Schedule for Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Senate Schedule
January 19, 2021 04:12 PMAt 12:00 noon on Wednesday, January 20th, Joseph R. Biden will be sworn in as President of the United States, and Kamala D. Harris will be sworn in as Vice President of the United States. The Senate stands adjourned under the provisions of S.Res.5 until 4:30pm on Wednesday, January 20th, and does so as a further mark of respect to the memory of United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick. Following the prayer and pledge, we expect that Senator-designate Padilla …
Schedule for pro forma sessions and Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Senate Schedule
January 07, 2021 02:39 AMThe Senate stands adjourned for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times: Friday, January 8th at 10:00amTuesday, January 12th at 12:30pmFriday, January 15th at 10:00am When the Senate adjourns on the 15th, it will stand adjourned until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Depending on the …
Wrap Up for Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Wrap Up
January 07, 2021 02:38 AMRoll Call Votes1. Shall the objection to the counting of the certificate of vote of the State of Arizona be sustained?; not sustained: 6-93.2. Shall the objection to the counting of the certificate of vote of Pennsylvania be sustained?; not sustained: 7-92. Legislative BusinessCompleted the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.11: to provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years …
Roll call vote: Objection to PA electoral votes Votes
January 07, 2021 02:35 AM12:30am the Senate began a 15 minute roll vote on the question: shall the objection to the counting of the certificate of vote of Pennsylvania be sustained?Not sustained: …
Roll call vote: Objection to AZ electoral votes Votes
January 07, 2021 02:34 AM9:58pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the question: shall the objection to the counting of the certificate of vote of the State of Arizona be sustained?Not sustained: …
Schedule for Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Senate Schedule
January 03, 2021 01:29 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 12:30pm on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. At 1:00pm, the Joint Session of Congress will convene in the Hall of the House of Representatives under the provisions of S.Con.Res.1, for the counting of the electoral ballots. Senators attending the Joint Session will gather in the Senate Chamber at 12:45pm and proceed …
Wrap Up for Sunday, January 3, 2021 Wrap Up
January 03, 2021 01:28 PMNo Roll Call Votes Legislative BusinessAdopted S.Res.1: establishing a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled. Adopted S.Res.2: informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled. Adopted S.Res.3: fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate. Passed S.Con.Res.1: to provide for the counting on January 6, 2021, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. …
Schedule for Sunday, January 3, 2021 Senate Schedule
January 01, 2021 04:12 PMThe Senate stands adjourned to convene for a pro forma session at 11:45am on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Following the pro forma, the Senate will convene at 12:00 Noon pursuant to the Constitution. At 12:00 Noon, the First Session of the 117th Congress will convene. Following the prayer and pledge, the certificates of election will be presented. Senators will then be sworn-in in groups of two. After the swearing-in, there will be a live quorum. After a quorum is established, the Senate …
Wrap Up for Friday, January 1, 2021 Wrap Up
January 01, 2021 04:12 PMRoll Call Votes1. Motion to invoke cloture on the veto message accompanying H.R.6395, National Defense Authorization Act; invoked: 80-12.2. Shall the bill, H.R.6395 (NDAA) pass, the objections of the President of the United States to the contrary notwithstanding [2/3 of senators voting in the affirmative required]; passed: 81-13. Legislative BusinessPassed S.5086: to allow senators, senators-elect, committees of the Senate, leadership offices, and other offices of the Senate …
Roll call vote: Veto override of H.R.6395 NDAA Votes
January 01, 2021 02:34 PMAt 1:38pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the question: Shall the bill, H.R.6395 (NDAA) pass, the objections of the President of the United States to the contrary notwithstanding? A 2/3 affirmative vote threshold is required.Passed: …
Roll call vote: Cloture on the NDAA veto message Votes
January 01, 2021 01:45 PM1:01pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the veto message accompanying H.R.6395, National Defense Authorization Act.Invoked: …
Schedule for Friday, January 1, 2021 Senate Schedule
December 31, 2020 03:50 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 12:00 noon on Friday, January 1, 2021. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the veto message accompanying H.R.6395, National Defense Authorization Act. At 1:00pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the veto message. If cloture is invoked (60-vote threshold), there would be up to 30 hours of post-cloture debate. Upon conclusion of debate, the question before the body would be: “Shall the …
Wrap Up for Thursday, December 31, 2020 Wrap Up
December 31, 2020 03:43 PMNo Roll Call Votes Legislative BusinessBy voice vote, passed H.R.4044, Protect and Restore America’s EstuariesPassed H.R.1472, Homestead National Historical Park No Executive …